A Canadian couple had a lucky escape this evening when they managed to reverse their car into the tightest possible space.

The couple who had just arrived at the property, in Clyst St Mary, near Exeter, checked in with the owners, the man, who wished not to be identified, put the vehicle in reverse to move the car to the front of the house - in doing so he said the accelerator jammed on while in reverse.

Firefighter discuss the options (Image: @camerafirm)

In order to prevent crashing into the barn directly behind him, he span the wheel around and he managed to 'J-turn', putting the vehicle into the tightest of spaces - a manoeuvre that even the Stig would be proud of!#

Emergency services assess the situation (Image: @camerafirm)

The property is in a secluded location not to far from Nigel Mansell's raceway.

The 16th century house and barn, managed to come away largely unscathed, however, the owners were contacting a structural engineer as a crack has appeared in the side of the ancient farmhouse.

Emergency services assess the situation (Image: @camerafirm)

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service initially responded to the incident as a priority call. Due to the initial reports stated that a person was trapped in the vehicle having crashed into a building the fire service initially responded with three fire engines and a specialist rescue team.

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The incident was soon downgraded on the arrival of Clyst St Mary's fire engine. The fire service assisted in the removal of the vehicle as the position of the car was preventing horses leaving the stable area to the rear of the property.